Here you will find information about Merchiston Community Council, who we are, where we are, what we do and how you can have a say in local affairs. We shall also tell you a little about the area, the history, facilities and services.

Merchiston Community Council serves the area bounded by Newbattle Terrace in the south, Whitehouse Loan and Viewforth in the east, Dundee Street and Slateford Road to the north and Gray’s Loan and Cowan Road in the west. Check out our Boundaries page for further details.

We also include a few links to the websites of other organisations and useful contact details to access services in the area. Please have a look around and be in touch. We look forward to meeting with you at the next meeting we hold in public.

Genuine Bargains

Sturdy D-locks for bicycles can now be purchased for only £15 from St Leonard's Police Station.   These locks normally retail at a much higher price and come strongly recommended.   The Police also have a selection of shed and other locks available for purchase. They are very keen to encourage you to protect your valued possessions. With the coming warmer weather (we hope) the temptation for some to relieve you of such items gets too great.

April Police News for Fountainbridge & Craiglockhart.

Keeping Children Safe, vandalism, littering and garden crime.
1. Local operation in the Gorgie Road area to combat anti-social behaviour, particularly when the youth clubs close.
2. High visibility patrols to combat the rise in vandalism and littering in the Tollcross area. Many broken windows in shops, Tollcross Primary School, Scottish Widows Buildings and Lloyds TSB.
3. Extra Dog Warden patrols in Harrison Park and surrounding area.

Dates For your Diary

Extra Community Council led meeting - 7th May 2013

Harrison Park Wildlife Walkway / Old Railway Line
See Next Meeting page for details

Farmers' Market - Fountainpark

First Sunday of the month 11am - 4pm.  Locally produced foods and crafts in the main mall

New Tai Chi Class - Merchiston Tennis and Bowling Club

Thursday 25th April 6:30 pm. Following the Spring Fling held recently at Polwarth Church this new class has been enticed to our area.

Craighouse

26 June 2013.  Expected date of Planning Committee decision
19 April 2013.  Expected date for Council to comment on the Details of the November application.  This may trigger a further round of consultation.

A Consultation has Started into the Revamping of the Royal Mile.

Proposals for the street include replacing tarmac with original setts, widening pavements and trying to encourage a variety of shops onto the street.
The City of Edinburgh Council also want to put on events and promotions to encourage people to the street during the quiet winter months.
Many of the shops on the historic road are geared towards tourists. To encourage a change, the local authority wants to impose stricter restrictions on new council leases and ask private landlords to do the same.
Traffic management problems will also be targeted, with some tour buses asked to divert away from the Royal Mile and the number 35 Lothian bus asked to change their vehicle from a double decker to single decker.
A stretch of the road between Niddrie Street and St Mary’s Street could be made off limits to cars, with just pedestrians, cyclist and buses allowed down it.
The consultation on the Royal Mile Action Plan started on Friday and runs until May 17